ME12 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1AU

ME12 1AU, Swale has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME12 postcode area, which has experienced 435 crimes and a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME12 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1AU, encompassing approximately 1558 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 1AU area, explore the ME12 1AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 1AU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cecil Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bridgewater Road with total crimes: 2
  • Diamond Court with total crimes: 2

ME12 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.70-54.55%
Drugs13.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-85.71%
Public order10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.9783.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.06133.33%
Drugs24.490.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other crime11.28-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.85-25.00%
Other crime21.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.4014.29%
Other theft45.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57300.00%
Burglary32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Public order21.92100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.06-22.22%
Public order14.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9128.57%
Criminal damage and arson35.770.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.490.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.770.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-60.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.06400.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft23.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.280.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bridgewater Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Diamond Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Estuary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1